phrenism (uncountable)
(obsolete) A supposed "thought force" in vitalism.
Source: Wiktionary
Phre"nism, n. Etym: [See Phrenic.] (Biol.)
Definition: See Vital force, under Vital.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2024
(noun) a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
